Hyundai Tucson 2.0L CRDi diesel introduced – RM156k

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has officially launched the Hyundai Tucson 2.0L CRDi variant in the country, and the oil burner is the third variant of the third-gen Tucson to be introduced here, joining the 2.0L Elegance and 1.6L T-GDI petrol versions in the local line-up.

The diesel is priced at RM155,788 on-the-road without insurance, making it the range-topping version locally. It’s powered by a 2.0 litre CRDi mill offering 178 PS at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm from 1,750 to 2,750 rpm, and the unit is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of kit specifications, the diesel is virtually identical to the turbocharged 1.6 litre model. Equipment includes projector LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and cornering lights as well as 17-inch alloys in a gunmetal finish. The SUV also comes with a smart powered tailgate and keyless entry/push-button ignition.

Safety kit includes six airbags, ESC, vehicle stability management, hill start assist, hill descent control, ABS with EBD and brake assist and Isofix rear child seat anchors. Like with the turbo, cost-option accessories are available for the 2.0L CRDi – these are made up of leather upholstery packages (in red or white), a body kit and 19-inch five-spoke alloys.

The company also added the addition of new equipment for the Tucson 2.0L Elegance – the entry-level variant now comes with fog lamps and daytime running lights. All Tucson variants come with a five-year or 300,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty as well as a 50,000 km or three-years free service programme.

Anthony Lim believes that nothing is better than a good smoke and a car with character, with good handling aspects being top of the prize heap. Having spent more than a decade and a half with an English tabloid daily never being able to grasp the meaning of brevity or being succinct, he wags his tail furiously at the idea of waffling - in greater detail - about cars and all their intrinsic peculiarities here.

diesel powered suv the way to go for cross over or suv since the torque is significantly high and the fuel consumption is a lot less than petrol. suitable for heavy 4wd vehicles. just look at audi q9 tdi its a hoot to drive.

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